HR 16691 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to abolish the U.S. Postal Service, to repeal the Postal Reorganization Act, to reenact the former provisions of title 39, United States Code, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1974-09-17· Sponsored by Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.(1974-09-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides for the repeal of the Postal Reorganization Act and reenacts the former postal service provisions of title 39, United States Code. Provides for the appointment of rural mail carriers and postmasters solely on the basis of merit and fitness.…

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